Exports of grain from Ukraine are ready to restart using a temporary corridor, with the first dry bulk carriers in place, a Ukrainian government official said Sept. 16, although doubts remain about the durability of such a deal. Russia pulled out of the...

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Iron ore futures edged higher on Wednesday after trading in a tight range, as signs of economic stabilisation in China helped offset worries over the struggling property sector in the world’s top steel producer. The most-traded January iron ore on China’s Dalian...

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China’s fuel oil imports retreated for a second consecutive month in August, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Wednesday. Total fuel oil imports were down 8% from July to 1.4 million metric tons in August, though still more than double compared...

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Asia’s high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) market extended declines on Wednesday, while latest customs data showed a fall in China’s fuel oil imports for a second consecutive month. Spot cash premium for 380-cst HSFO FO380-SIN-DIF slipped further to $2.75 a metric ton,...

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The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose for the11th consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by strong demand across all vessel segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize,...

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